Living in Paleiskwartier
Paleiskwartier is densely built and genuinely urban, and this is apartment territory: only about 1 in 100 homes is a house.
At 7,013 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
Den Bosch pairs one of the most enjoyable historic centers in the south with prosperous, green suburbs. It's the Brabant market where charm carries a clear premium — homes within walking distance of the old town sell fast.
The housing market in Paleiskwartier
At €407,000 average WOZ value, Paleiskwartier ranks 42 out of 84 Den Bosch neighborhoods on price, almost exactly the city's midpoint. For scale: Den Bosch's cheapest buurt averages €228,000 and its most expensive €1,137,000, so Paleiskwartier sits in the middle band of the city.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €219,000 to €425,000, up 94% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 48% owner-occupied against 52% rental, including 11% social housing. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, Paleiskwartier is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (48% of its 3,375 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 20%. More than half of all households (55%) are single-person — this is a neighborhood of independents, not minivans. The average household counts 1.5 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes are broadly middle-of-the-road (20% high-income, 29% low-income households); average income per resident is €51,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 6 minutes' walk; there are about 18 cafés and restaurants within walking distance — enough choice without the crowds.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 8 min walk · GP 16 min · hospital 1.2 km · library 2.9 km · 2 cinemas within 5 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: the nearest primary school is 12 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.8 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 2-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 6-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.8 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
With 84% of homes built after 2000, insulation standards here are decent by default — but newer also means VvE service costs for apartments and less room to add value through renovation. Different math, not automatically better.
Before you bid in Paleiskwartier
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Paleiskwartier a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Paleiskwartier has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €407,000 and the neighborhood has 3,375 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Paleiskwartier?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Paleiskwartier, Den Bosch is €407,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Paleiskwartier mostly owner-occupied or rental?
48% of homes in Paleiskwartier are owner-occupied and 52% are rentals, of which 11% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Paleiskwartier rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Paleiskwartier rose from €219,000 to €425,000 (+94%); Den Bosch as a whole moved up 94% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Paleiskwartier?
16% of homes in Paleiskwartier were built before 2000 and 84% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Paleiskwartier?
The average distance to a train station from Paleiskwartier is 1.6 km; a large supermarket is 0.5 km away on average.
Is Paleiskwartier an expensive part of Den Bosch?
It sits close to the Den Bosch median: neither a premium neighborhood nor a bargain area.
Is Paleiskwartier good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.0 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 7% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Den Bosch
Closest in price — worth a look if Paleiskwartier is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU07961102) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.